GEM 2023  Mission

Türkiye–Syria Earthquake

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GEM U.S. Press for Kahramanmaras Earthquake
February 15, 2023
Inc.
How Your Business Can Support Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
February 15, 2023
Inc.
How Your Business Can Support Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
February 13, 2023
NBC Miami
‘We Urgently Need Help': Doral Nonprofit Distributes Millions in Aid for Earthquake-Stricken Turkey
February 13, 2023
NBC Miami
‘We Urgently Need Help': Doral Nonprofit Distributes Millions in Aid for Earthquake-Stricken Turkey
February 10, 2023
Local 10 News
How to help victims of Turkey-Syria earthquake
February 10, 2023
Local 10 News
How to help victims of Turkey-Syria earthquake
February 9, 2023
Turkiye, Syria rescue hopes fading amid anger over disaster response
February 9, 2023
Turkiye, Syria rescue hopes fading amid anger over disaster response
February 9, 2023
PR Newswire
GOYA GIVES AND GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MISSION (G.E.M.) RESPOND TO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN TURKEY
February 9, 2023
PR Newswire
GOYA GIVES AND GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT MISSION (G.E.M.) RESPOND TO EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS IN TURKEY
February 8, 2023
AA
US-based NGO mobilizes $10M worth of relief items for quake victims in Türkiye
February 8, 2023
AA
US-based NGO mobilizes $10M worth of relief items for quake victims in Türkiye
February 8, 2023
NBC Miami
‘Absolutely Clinging Onto Hope': Nonprofit Sends Aid to Quake-Devastated Turkey, Syria
February 8, 2023
NBC Miami
‘Absolutely Clinging Onto Hope': Nonprofit Sends Aid to Quake-Devastated Turkey, Syria
February 8, 2023
Yeni Safak
US-based NGO mobilizes $10M worth of relief items for quake victims in Türkiye
February 8, 2023
Yeni Safak
US-based NGO mobilizes $10M worth of relief items for quake victims in Türkiye
February 7, 2023
Turkish Journal
Turkish President Announces State Of Emergency In 10 Provinces, Outlines Rescue Efforts
February 7, 2023
Turkish Journal
Turkish President Announces State Of Emergency In 10 Provinces, Outlines Rescue Efforts

GEM International Press for Kahramanmaras Earthquake

March 11, 2023
TRT World
Strait Talk Visits the Port of Mersin, a Diplomatic and Quake Relief Hub
March 11, 2023
TRT World
Strait Talk Visits the Port of Mersin, a Diplomatic and Quake Relief Hub
February 21, 2023
TRT World
Interview with Global Empowerment Mission founder on Turkiye quakes
February 21, 2023
TRT World
Interview with Global Empowerment Mission founder on Turkiye quakes
February 19, 2023
Doba
Wesprzyjmy Turcję! Zbiórka darów w Bielawie
February 19, 2023
Doba
Wesprzyjmy Turcję! Zbiórka darów w Bielawie
February 15, 2023
Check News
Victoria’s Majel Wilson bolsters aid efforts in Turkey after deadly quakes
February 15, 2023
Check News
Victoria’s Majel Wilson bolsters aid efforts in Turkey after deadly quakes
February 12, 2023
Polsat News
Trzęsienie ziemi w Turcji i Syrii. Ponad 28 tys. ofiar. "Będą szukać dopóki jest nadzieja"
February 12, 2023
Polsat News
Trzęsienie ziemi w Turcji i Syrii. Ponad 28 tys. ofiar. "Będą szukać dopóki jest nadzieja"
February 11, 2023
RMF 24
15 milionów bezdomnych w Turcji. "Śpią pod namiotami albo pod gołym niebem"
February 11, 2023
RMF 24
15 milionów bezdomnych w Turcji. "Śpią pod namiotami albo pod gołym niebem"
February 10, 2023
Konkurent
Volunteers provided humanitarian aid to the village in Kharkiv region under daily shelling
February 10, 2023
Konkurent
Volunteers provided humanitarian aid to the village in Kharkiv region under daily shelling
February 10, 2023
Takvim
Los Angels 'da yaşan Türkler'den dev yardım kampanyası
February 10, 2023
Takvim
Los Angels 'da yaşan Türkler'den dev yardım kampanyası
February 9, 2023
TRT World
Ellen DeGeneres arranca campaña de donación para las víctimas del terremoto en Türkiye
February 9, 2023
TRT World
Ellen DeGeneres arranca campaña de donación para las víctimas del terremoto en Türkiye
February 9, 2023
RMF 24
Jak wygląda akcja ratunkowa w Turcji? "Trzeba być gotowym na wszystko"
February 9, 2023
RMF 24
Jak wygląda akcja ratunkowa w Turcji? "Trzeba być gotowym na wszystko"

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Logistical Operations

Warsaw Poland

30,000 sq ft warehouse / 2500 Pallet Slots 

Mersin Türkiye

28,000 sq ft warehouse / 2200 Pallet Slots

Summary Stats

Supplies in transit
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Commitment
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Regions Covered
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Family Necessity Kits Distributed
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Trucks distributed
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Individuals reached with Boxes
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GEM BStrong has provided significant relief aid to the following 226 cities and towns

Phase 1: Disaster Relief

On February 6th, two major earthquakes hit Turkey and Syria in the early morning, with aftershocks still happening longer than a week later. Tens of thousands have lost their lives, with countless more injured. As of June 2023, over 8 millions homes and buildings are confirmed to have been affected, leaving hundreds of thousands displaced. The Kahramanmaras earthquake is now considered the most deadly natural disaster in at least the last decade. Because of GEM’s propositioning for any global disaster, our team was able to deploy immediately and be on the ground the same day.

GEM BStrong had an initial commitment of $10,000,000 in critical aid, which quickly increased to $20,000,000 once we were able to see the immeasurable scale of the disaster. Immediately we were able to deploy cargo airplanes through a partnership with the Turkish Embassy in Washington, D.C. and the Consulate General in Miami through Turkish Airlines. This aid will come in the form of food, hygiene products, bedding and tents, rescue apparel, and more. As the needs grow and progress, as will our response.

Our headquarters in Miami, FL, USA West branch in Chico, CA, and European branch in Warsaw, Poland are all collecting supplies right now to send to Turkey and Syria. All collected goods will be transported to our warehouse in Mersin, Turkey and distributed into the most affected regions throughout the earthquake zones.

Since February, we have distributed tens of thousands of our Family Necessity Kits to affected families in both Turkey and Syria. We have also been able to distribute major quantities of hygiene products, new clothing, new shoes, bedding and home goods. We have reached hundreds of thousands of individuals in 7 provinces, reaching almost 200 cities. Just as we do in our other branches, we have established long-standing infrastructure to be able to sustain both Turkey and Syria for the long term.

Recent Missions

Tragedy
2025
Myanmar
On March 28th, a massive 7.7 quake struck near Myanmar’s city of Mandalay, followed by a 6.4 aftershock. The effects of the quake has trapped hundreds of people inside destroyed buildings and rubble, with crews working to free stuck people.
Floods
2025
Argentina
On March 7th, Bahía Blanca and Cerri, Argentina were hit with over a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours. The heavy water quickly damaged roads, bridges, cars, housing, infrastructure, and the region. There have been 16 confirmed deaths, and still over 100 people missing.
Fires
2025
Guatemala
In San Juan Alotenango, Guatemala the Fuego Volcano was slowly erupting, spewing ash and lahar across neighbourhoods. Hundreds of residents have been evacuated from surrounding regions, as well as multiple school and road closures, with tens of thousands more evacuations expected.